At least how many days prior to expiration does the Secretary of State notify the notary of the upcoming expiration?

The Secretary of State notifies notaries of an impending expiration at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. This notice period is designed to ensure that notaries have ample time to renew their commissions without any lapse in their authority to perform notarial acts.

A 60-day notification window is a common practice that allows notaries to plan and submit their renewal applications or take any necessary actions to maintain their status. By providing this advance notice, the Secretary of State helps prevent any disruption in the notary's ability to serve the public and uphold their responsibilities effectively. The other options provide longer notice periods that exceed what is mandated, which is not in line with the established protocol for notifications about notary commission expirations.